Kentucky man allegedly offered cash for sex with juvenile

A London man was arrested after allegedly offering to pay cash to have sex with a minor, according to a release from Attorney General Andy Beshear’s office.

Rahul Priyakart Patel, 31, was charged with promoting human trafficking with a person under age 18 and with illegal use of an electronic device to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to the release.

Police arrested Patel May 16 at a hotel in London.

Beshear’s office said the investigation of suspected human trafficking in southeastern Kentucky continues and more arrests are expected.

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